GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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WordMeaning
corollarya proposition (see proposition
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
tundraa level or rolling treeless plain that is characteristic of arctic and subarctic regions, consists of black mucky soil with a permanently frozen subsoil, and has a dominant vegetation of mosses, lichens, herbs, and dwarf shrubs
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
blackballto vote against
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic